asked the Minister for Energy if he will agree to the extension of the national gas grid to service the towns of Swords. Malahide and Portmarnock; and if he will further extend the grid to provide for the needs of the horticultural industry in the Rush/ Lusk/Skerries area of North County Dublin.
Written Answers. - Extension of National Gas Grid.
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The extension of the national gas grid to particular areas is dependent on the economics of laying on a supply. A study carried out last year by Dublin Gas showed that there is not sufficient demand from consumers in the area to justify the capital cost of extending the pipeline at the present time to the areas mentioned in the question.